Interaction checker → Iodine + Thyroid hormone

Worth knowing about

Can you take Iodine with thyroid hormone?

Extra iodine destabilises thyroid dosing

What happens

Iodine load can push a medicated thyroid either way.

Drugs in this class include Levothyroxine / Synthroid, Liothyronine.

What to do about it

Kelp and high-dose iodine are worth checking with your endocrinologist before adding.

This is general information compiled from published pharmacology, not advice about your situation. Your dose, your other medication and your bloodwork all matter, and a pharmacist can see those in a way this page cannot.

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